Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 821

Chapter 821 Robin’s Confession

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Harold didn’t dwell on it. He simply slipped it onto her and remarked, “We ought to spend more time getting to know each other.”

Claudia suddenly recalled the hazy conversation she’d had with Harold earlier that morning.

“There’s a dinner thing tonight. Let’s go together. After that, I’ll be tied up for a few days–might even hay to head out of town for work. You okay holding down the fort here alone?”

“Sure.”

Harold adjusted her dress, then unexpectedly asked, “You gonna miss me?”

Claudia slid off the bed, straightened her skirt, and looked over at Harold, who was still sitting on the edge.

“I’ll miss you. I really will.” She felt like her tongue was tripping over itself.

Harold watched her, gave a faint, wry smile, and reached for her hand. “Come here.”

He tugged her gently toward him, and she took a couple of steps until she was standing right in front of

him.

He wrapped an arm around her waist and buried his face against her.

Claudia went still.

“What’s going on with you?” She wondered if something had happened with the Cross family.

Otherwise, why would Harold be so unusually clingy–and saying things that made her cheeks heat up?

It just wasn’t like him.

“Just want to hold you. Won’t get the chance once I’m gone.” Harold pulled her a little closer.

Claudia wasn’t totally buying it. This was completely out of character for him.

She lifted her arms and hugged him back, cradling the side of his face with one hand while the other gently stroked his hair.

Her soft fingers ran through his thick, slightly coarse strands, a faint tingling sensation spreading in her palm.

“Lie down with me for a bit?” Harold looked up at her.

Claudia had only just woken up.

But it was still early. Harold had headed out first thing that morning and was probably running on empty by now.

So Claudia eased back down beside him.

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Harold held her close, his breathing steady and deep. The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.

Claudia couldn’t fall back asleep. She just kept watching him.

Once Harold was fully out, Claudia slipped away to the walk–in closet and applied some light makeup.

She’d considered driving herself to the studio since he was still sleeping, but Harold woke up after only about an hour.

“Why didn’t you wake me?” Harold sat up, his eyes tracing the subtle makeup on her face.

It made her glow more than usual.

“I wanted you to rest a little longer.” Claudia picked up her purse.

He’d probably been exhausted from the night before, and then up at the crack of dawn this morning. Even someone with his stamina would be worn out.

Maybe because she was so used to handling everything on her own, Claudia treasured the care Harold showed her. She held it close, almost afraid it might slip away one day.

Harold got up and moved to ruffle her hair, but paused when he noticed she’d styled it into an elegant updo.

“I want you to need me the same way I need you.” Harold took her hand and led her out.

Harold drove her to Willow Studio. Just as he parked, Randall pulled up nearby, dropping off Robin.

Harold didn’t seem to notice. After cutting the engine, he turned his attention to her.

Claudia unbuckled her seatbelt and caught Harold’s bright, focused gaze resting on her.

“I’ll pick you up later.”

“Mm–hmm.”

Harold kept watching her, and just as she made a move to get out, he caught her wrist.

“How about a kiss before you go?”

Claudia met his eyes.

Last night it was at that quiet bar, and now here in the car.

Harold really seemed to like it when she kissed him.

Claudia didn’t refuse. That was just what married couples do, right?

She leaned in and brushed a soft kiss against the corner of his mouth. “I’ve got makeup on. I’ll make it up

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Harold felt like she was tiptoeing around her words, almost as if he were some kind of bully pressuring a proper lady.

“Alright.”

He knew he could be intense, but whatever Claudia asked for, she never held back.

Last night had been even more heated–maybe because he’d had a few drinks–the whole foom had carried traces of them.

He’d lost a bit of control, which was exactly why Claudia had ended up going back to sleep after breakfasy.

And she hadn’t complained once. She met Harold wherever he was, went along with whatever he did.

Randall and Robin, who were just walking through the entrance, both caught sight of the two of them in the car.

Harold gave her head a gentle pat. “Go ahead.”

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